Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

Lexington calls itself "The birthplace of American liberty," referring to the "skirmish on the Green," the first battle of the revolutionary war (1775). You can visit Lexington and nearby Concord in one day, but history buffs may prefer to take two days.

Location

Northwestern suburb of Boston
About 10 miles east of Concord

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Population

About 30,000

Historic Houses (admission fees)

(These are operated by the Historical Society)
Buckman Tavern (c. 1704-1710) 781-862-5598
Hancock-Clarke House (c. 1698) 781-862-1703

Fire Equipment Museum (behind house)

Munroe Tavern (c. 1690) 781-862-1703

Minute Man National Monument

Old North Bridge

Visitor Centers (two)
Wayside House (tours)

www.NPS.gov/MiMa

Other features

Art and craft galleries
Battle Green (historic site at Lexington Center)

Guided tours
Minuteman Statue
Revolutionary Monument

Bed and breakfast inns
Bus tours (motor coach)

Gray Line and others

Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

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Golf course
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Minuteman Bikeway (11 miles, Cambridge to Bedford)

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National Heritage Museum 781-861-6559
Theatres (live performances)
The Old Belfry (Massachusetts Avenue and Clarke Street)
The Old Burying Ground (cemetery)

(West of Lexington Battle Green)

The Old Train Depot (1847) (museum) 781-862-1703
U.S.S. Lexington Memorial (markers near Visitor Center)
Visitor Center (Diorama, gift shop, restrooms)

Near Battle Green 781-862-1450

Hours

Events

April 18: Patriot's Day Celebration

(Paul Revere reenactment and parade)

November 26: Holiday Lighting Ceremony

(Santa arrives on a fire truck)

Recommended stay

Half day

Tourist information

Lexington Chamber of Commerce

www.LexingtonChamber.org 781-862-2480

Lexington Historical Society

www.LexingtonHistory.org 781-862-1703

State of Massachusetts travel Web site:

www.MassVacation.com/jsp/index.jsp

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